Standing proudly under the wide blue skies of the Upper Hunter, Big Blue is more than just a statue – he’s a tribute to the heart and heritage of rural Australia. Towering at two metres high and weighing in at half a tonne, this majestic bronze sculpture by renowned artist Brett Garling celebrates the legendary […]
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On October 31, 1917, the 4th and 12th Australian Light Horse Regiments made history in what would become Australia’s first great WWI victory and the last successful cavalry charge. Armed only with bayonets, these horsemen stormed through Turkish defences at dusk to capture the strategic town of Beersheba. What many don’t know is that numerous […]
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At Simpson Park in Muswellbrook, cultural heritage signage shares important First Nations stories connected to the local area. Developed with local Elder Uncle Glen Morris and Aboriginal community member Amanda (Mandy) Howard, the sign features the platypus Dreaming story told by Uncle Glen, and Amanda’s Mother’s story about Muscle Creek. The sign’s design was created […]
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The John Hunter Motel offers clean, comfortable and affordable rooms in a variety of accommodation configurations to cater for both short and long-term stays. The John Hunter Motel is an ideal choice for tourists, families, social groups, clubs, sporting teams and those travelling for business and work that want easy access to Muswellbrook and the […]
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As you enter the heart of Muswellbrook, you may notice a solitary figure sitting outside the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre. This is the bronze statue of the late Max Watters, a renowned local artist and philanthropist. A self-taught painter, Max found his inspiration in the rural landscapes of the Upper Hunter Region and dedicated most […]
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The Muscle Creek Cultural Heritage Walk in Muswellbrook is offers locals and visitors a chance to explore the natural and cultural history of this important waterway. Led by Muswellbrook Shire Council in partnership with the Polly Farmer Foundation and the Follow the Dream afterschool program, the project has restored the creek’s environment and created a […]
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Muswellbrook Heritage Walk is approximately 4.5 kilometres long and may be commenced from M.M. Hyndes Bailey and Co Surveyors, 208 Bridge Street, or the Railway Station, Market Street. You can start and stop at any point and pick up again at another time where you left off. Fine old buildings dating back to the mid-1800s, […]
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Located at the southern entrance to Muswellbrook’s town center and cultural precinct, the Railway Underpass installation serves as a distinctive landmark for the area. The design incorporates significant natural features of the local region. The artwork depicts the area’s important waterways – the Hunter River and Muscle Creek – which have played a vital role […]
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Located in the heart of Muswellbrook, this powerful and vibrant mural by local Aboriginal artist George Anderson invites you on a visual journey through time, culture, and healing. Created over several years with the guidance of Upper Hunter Elders, the Muswellbrook Reconciliation Mural weaves together stories of Aboriginal and European contact in the region, using […]
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